The Olympic Games in Sochi are about to start. The name Sochi (SO-SHEE), comes from the languages of the local tribes that lived there until 1864. The Caucasian War of 1817-1864 ended in a Russian victory and the expulsion of the local population, mostly to Turkey. The Russian settlement built in the area was named Sochi in 1896 and received the status of a city in 1917. The first tea plantations were established there in 1901–1905 and resulted in the production of the most prominent brand of Russian tea. From the end of the 19th century, the city has been developed as a dedicated area for resorts and hospitals. Sochi stretches for 91 miles along the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar region and includes the Krasnaya Polyana mountain resort area. The climate in Sochi is subtropical and the city usually has 200 sunny days a year. You can swim in the sea from April until October, and go skiing from October through May. There are no large industrial facilities in the Sochi area, so the air quality, especially in Sochi’s Krasnaya Polyana area, is considered among the very best in the world. Enjoy the games!
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